Monthly Archives: May 2011

Just in Time for Memorial Day

Posted on 29 May 2011 by poetsguide

John Reichley, a retired Army officer, writes about the poppies that feature so prominently in John McCrae’s wartime poem “In Flanders Field.” While most of the article discusses the flower, not the poem or its author, Reichley does provide a … Continue reading →

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Thank You, FOX News (?!)

Posted on 29 May 2011 by poetsguide

Perhaps it’s unfair to suppose that FOX News has no legitimate purpose. After all, in its online piece “Ten Ways to Boost Your Brain Power,” the second tip offered is “Read a poem.” It even provides a link to the … Continue reading →

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Lost e.e. cummings Poem Found in Cuckold’s Notes

Posted on 29 May 2011 by poetsguide

Writing for The Awl, an intriguing, substantial-looking “New York City-based web concern” dedicated to exploring overlooked stories of interest, James Dempsey reported Wednesday that he has discovered a new poem by e.e. cummings among the notes of The Dial publisher … Continue reading →

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Court-Appointed Poetry

Posted on 13 May 2011 by poetsguide

As reported by SunSentinel.com (South Florida), Broward Circuit Judge Merrilee Ehrlich has begun offering young offenders the opportunity to shave hours off their community-service sentences by writing original poetry to be recited in her courtroom. She means to offer a … Continue reading →

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